Nashilu Enole Sopia v Swakei Sopia [2015] KEHC 1563 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1563
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1563 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 October 2015
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TypeLand DisputePostureApplication for Injunction GrantedCoramMUNYAO SILA
Holding
The defendant is barred from selling, charging, further leasing, or dealing with the property Narok/Cis-Mara/Olkinyei/1210 pending hearing and determination of the suit.
Facts
The plaintiff, Nashilu Enole Sopia, is the widow of Ole Sopia, who died in 1994. Ole Sopia was the legal allottee of the land parcel Narok/Cis-Mara/Olkinyei/1210. The defendant, Swakei Sopia, registered himself as the proprietor of the land on 10 November 2011.
Issues
- Fraudulent registration of the land
- Preservation of the property
Reasoning
The plaintiff has provided evidence suggesting the land was owned by the deceased and the defendant's registration was irregular. The balance of convenience tilts in favor of preserving the property.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- Bar on selling, charging, further leasing, or dealing with the property
- Order of inhibition on registration of any disposition
Remedies
- Preservation of the property
- Prevention of further irregular registrations
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